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St. Marys details response to days-long winter storm, significant weather declaration
A powerful mix of freezing rain, rain and persistent snowfall kept St. Marys road crews busy for the better part of a week beginning Dec. 26, 2025, prompting the town to declare a significant weather event on Dec. 29, 2025, as conditions worsened.
Missing for nine years: Stratford police offer $10,000 reward for information about Derek Ritz
Rumours and hearsay plague investigators as they search for evidence Derek Ritz was 51 years old when he was reported missing on Jan. 7, 2017, seven days after he was last seen leaving a home in the area of Avonton Road in Sebringville on Dec. 31, 2016 By Galen Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nine years after Derek Ritz was last seen at a home in Sebringville, in the Township of Perth South, at around 1 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2016, investigators with the Stratford Pol
2026 promises a new beginning for the St. Marys Farmers’ Market
As another year came to a close, the St. Marys Farmers’ Market board members shared their 2025 highlights and hopes for the new year with the St. Marys Independent.
St. Marys details response to days-long winter storm, significant weather declaration
A powerful mix of freezing rain, rain and persistent snowfall kept St. Marys road crews busy for the better part of a week beginning Dec. 26, 2025, prompting the town to declare a significant weather event on Dec. 29, 2025, as conditions worsened.
Missing for nine years: Stratford police offer $10,000 reward for information about Derek Ritz
Rumours and hearsay plague investigators as they search for evidence Derek Ritz was 51 years old when he was reported missing on Jan. 7, 2017, seven days after he was last seen leaving a home in the area of Avonton Road in Sebringville on Dec. 31, 2016 By Galen Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nine years after Derek Ritz was last seen at a home in Sebringville, in the Township of Perth South, at around 1 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2016, investigators with the Stratford Pol
2026 promises a new beginning for the St. Marys Farmers’ Market
As another year came to a close, the St. Marys Farmers’ Market board members shared their 2025 highlights and hopes for the new year with the St. Marys Independent.
St. Marys details response to days-long winter storm, significant weather declaration
A powerful mix of freezing rain, rain and persistent snowfall kept St. Marys road crews busy for the better part of a week beginning Dec. 26, 2025, prompting the town to declare a significant weather event on Dec. 29, 2025, as conditions worsened.
Missing for nine years: Stratford police offer $10,000 reward for information about Derek Ritz
Rumours and hearsay plague investigators as they search for evidence Derek Ritz was 51 years old when he was reported missing on Jan. 7, 2017, seven days after he was last seen leaving a home in the area of Avonton Road in Sebringville on Dec. 31, 2016 By Galen Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nine years after Derek Ritz was last seen at a home in Sebringville, in the Township of Perth South, at around 1 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2016, investigators with the Stratford Pol
2026 promises a new beginning for the St. Marys Farmers’ Market
As another year came to a close, the St. Marys Farmers’ Market board members shared their 2025 highlights and hopes for the new year with the St. Marys Independent.
St. Marys details response to days-long winter storm, significant weather declaration
A powerful mix of freezing rain, rain and persistent snowfall kept St. Marys road crews busy for the better part of a week beginning Dec. 26, 2025, prompting the town to declare a significant weather event on Dec. 29, 2025, as conditions worsened.
Missing for nine years: Stratford police offer $10,000 reward for information about Derek Ritz
Rumours and hearsay plague investigators as they search for evidence Derek Ritz was 51 years old when he was reported missing on Jan. 7, 2017, seven days after he was last seen leaving a home in the area of Avonton Road in Sebringville on Dec. 31, 2016 By Galen Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nine years after Derek Ritz was last seen at a home in Sebringville, in the Township of Perth South, at around 1 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2016, investigators with the Stratford Pol
2026 promises a new beginning for the St. Marys Farmers’ Market
As another year came to a close, the St. Marys Farmers’ Market board members shared their 2025 highlights and hopes for the new year with the St. Marys Independent.
Beat the Winter Blues with Festival City Big Band at Avondale United Church concert
Whether you’re tapping your toes to the music or dancing along to a variety of Big Band tunes, the upcoming Beat the Winter Blues concert will give you a break from the bitter cold and a chance to warm up with local talent.
Stop VAW launches community information sessions on intimate partner violence
Stop Violence Against Women (Stop VAW) is hosting a series of community information sessions across Perth County from January through May.
Irish hit a tough patch as the season heads for the final stretch
The Stratford Irish continued to produce mixed results as they tried to remain in contention for a spot in the Outlaw Tournament, while focusing on building chemistry for the playoffs.
St. Marys details response to days-long winter storm, significant weather declaration
A powerful mix of freezing rain, rain and persistent snowfall kept St. Marys road crews busy for the better part of a week beginning Dec. 26, 2025, prompting the town to declare a significant weather event on Dec. 29, 2025, as conditions worsened.
Missing for nine years: Stratford police offer $10,000 reward for information about Derek Ritz
Rumours and hearsay plague investigators as they search for evidence Derek Ritz was 51 years old when he was reported missing on Jan. 7, 2017, seven days after he was last seen leaving a home in the area of Avonton Road in Sebringville on Dec. 31, 2016 By Galen Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nine years after Derek Ritz was last seen at a home in Sebringville, in the Township of Perth South, at around 1 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2016, investigators with the Stratford Pol
2026 promises a new beginning for the St. Marys Farmers’ Market
As another year came to a close, the St. Marys Farmers’ Market board members shared their 2025 highlights and hopes for the new year with the St. Marys Independent.
2026 Oxford County budget passes with 5-plus per cent tax hike
Oxford County Council approved the 2026 Business Plan and Budget last week, authorizing a total budget of $406.1 million that includes a $278.2 million operating budget and $127.9 million in capital projects.
More bad news following Oxford County cyber attack
Oxford County is advising the public that personal and private information collected by some programs and services was compromised as part of the County’s cyber incident discovered in September 2025.
Woodstock man arrested following arson investigation
A Woodstock man has been arrested in connection with a suspicious fire at a multi-unit residence in the city.
Ontario Building Critical Infrastructure in Huron-Bruce, Investing Over $21 million To Promote Economic Growth
A total of $21,185,778 has been invested by the provincial government to help renew and rehabilitate more critical infrastructure for municipalities in Huron and Bruce counties.
Coldest Night of the Year returns to Goderich on Feb. 28
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) will host the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk on Saturday, February 28 in Goderich.
A Cultural Gem: Fincher’s Book and Gifts
Fincher’s - the name says it all.
No one asks where it is or what you can purchase there. To some, Fincher’s was a newsstand, others it was a bookstore, a Goderich swag store and still others called it a toy store or model shop.
Winter storms wreak havoc on Oxford and Wilmot roads
A mixed bag of severe winter weather hit Oxford County and Wilmot Township over the last few weeks, creating hazardous driving conditions and keeping public work crews busy clearing snow and applying salt and sand to area roadways.
Region of Waterloo passes 2026 budget
“Region of Waterloo budget delivers affordability and service investments.”
Influenza continues to hit hard in Oxford County
Cases of influenza continue to rise across the Southwestern Public Health Unit area as hospitals report an influx of patients presenting with flu-like symptoms.
Building a business through her love of animals
Pets can add so much to a home and soon become another ‘member’ of our family. We feed them, care for them and love them on a daily basis but, sometimes, we might need to leave them at home for work or holidays. You want to know that, if you can’t be there for them, someone trustworthy and caring will be there to help you out.
Canadian government ‘takes the threat of avian influenza very seriously’
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a serious threat, which is why the Canadian government puts a lot of effort into preventing it from spreading when it’s detected.
Horse activities abound at Norfolk County Fair
There will be plenty of horsepower October 7-13th in Simcoe as the kind with hooves, manes and tails compete at the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show!
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention a ‘don’t-miss event’ for horticultural growers
The most important place for a horticultural farmer to spend their time is in the fields and orchards. But a close second might be the annual Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention.
Plenty of hardware handed out at Niagara 4-H awards ceremony
The tables are adorned with green table cloths, the stage is lined with awards and trophies. The Community Hall of the West Niagara Agricultural Society is ready for the annual Niagara 4-H awards night. Members of the Lincoln Dairy Club are the hosts, while MCs Simon Heeringa and Janna Furry will welcome guests, sponsors and members to the podium.
‘Thanks for the Meal’ is an artistic tribute to farmers
The connection between California and Niagara that most people traditionally make is through their respective wine industries. But if a project being organized by a Niagara-on-the-Lake group gets the funding and support it needs, the two regions could share another similarity.
The Buy Canadian in grocery stores movement helps Ontario apples to be the first pick for health-conscious eaters
The vision statement of the Ontario Apple Growers (OGA) reads: Ontario Apples – the first pick for healthy consumers. According to the OGA’s new chair, Chris Hedges of Vanessa, this came true for Ontario’s 2024 sales – and sales for the 2025 seem to be similarly promising.
Brant Woodlot Owners Association: make new friends, love trees, sequester carbon and boost your income
Utilizing strategic woodlot management techniques rather than leaving your treed areas “to nature” can provide greater pleasure and income, insist two farmers affiliated with the Brant Woodlot Association (BWOA).
Larry Davis brings ingenuity to farming
When Ag Day returned to Hagersville on June 6 as part of the town’s 150th anniversary celebrations, Larry Davis was there for the opening ceremonies, giving the official proclamation as town crier.
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